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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1925
Page
6
The Charleston Gazette front page features standard subscription and mailing rates for daily and Sunday editions, staff notices, and a Western representative contact. A Thought for This Morning quotes Psalm 17 8 about guarding the apple of thy eye, with the issue dated Sunday Morning August 9 1925.
A call for a bond vote on the Spring street bridge next Tuesday August 11 urges residents to back bonds as the only path to a timely bridge, reduced traffic and renewed city vigor. The piece argues against dual paths and stresses voter control over whether bonds or a levy funds construction.
Huntington forms a park commission headed by John E Norvell succeeding Judge Campbell. The body has levy funds, buys property, and plans ahead as it functions. Charleston could adopt Huntington's example for resolutions and constructive work while stressing city parks and mobilizing public support.
The piece critiques Bethlehem Steel and Zakens Steel for cutting expenses and questions Gary Hoover’s upbeat portrayal of national prosperity. It argues that business conditions are not as bright as official statements claim and calls for candor from leaders and economists despite political pressures.
The Gazette criticizes politicians and Hoover for masking economic realities. It argues that coal and steel sectors lag, finance is strained, and full truth is needed to restart industry. It urges transparent reporting to unite business and public efforts toward revival.
The piece argues that wartime surge in coal demand is temporary and warns West Virginia producers against relying on short lived boosts from other fields. It calls for unity, responsible leadership, honest salesmanship, and an end to cutthroat methods to restore the sector’s value and credibility. Public figures referenced include Mr Coolidge in the closing tone.
Stuart A. Hirst argues advertising must serve the public, not just manufacturers, likening ads to a powerful servant that can become a bad master. He says newspapers bear responsibility for ethical advertising and that ad pages are global market places aiding quick access to goods. A separate note says a woman paid $400 to have her husband shot, described as reckless.
A long fragmentary feature by O. O. McIntyre surveys New York cultural life, journalism, and theatre, weaving portraits of writers, editors, and performers with recollections of public tastes. It mentions prominent figures such as David Wallace, Lillian Herndon, and Willard Sturtiesten, with reflections on media culture and the pursuit of art amid urban bustle. The piece touches on education in journalism, theatre productions, and the lure of New York as a cultural capital, noting shifts in audience and criticism.
Fragmentary aging cipher note hints at Highters duty and a world series open on a Saturday. The garbled text mentions Lea Rheny and Ueb, suggesting names and an event tied to a sports or dramatic context amid wartime era messaging.
A fragmentary OCR snippet shows names like Prapite Suibah Choclesion and TWH Lone with unclear surrounding details. The readable content lacks context or a clear event.
An eclectic health column discusses nutrition and diabetes risks tied to sugar intake and dietary choices. It links sugar consumption to diabetes, kidney issues, and general health, and advises careful food selection, moderation, and attention to environmental factors and medical guidance.
A fragmentary note cites Forbes and Herbert Casson on fear, urging readers to discard fear as a hindrance to happiness and success. It emphasizes that safety often hinders progress and urges brave action in business and life, urging readers to stop seeking safety as a sole goal.
The Gratton Guards formed early in 1861 led by Wels Goorke with Captain Wilson and Brown among the first lieutenants. They fought near Cheat River at various fords, skirmishing Confederate forces under Major Wood and Major Morton, with Knight killed and Brown mortally wounded after a volley. The unit later joined the United States service as a bodyguard to General Morris, serving at Wheeling and engaging Rebel pickets along the river.
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